Cuban rice and black beans

4 Points, Sides, Weight Watchers

Prep Time: 0:20 Cook Time: 0:45 Total Time: 1:10 Difficulty: Easy Servings: 6 Source:

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 slice(s) , chopped uncooked turkey bacon

1 small , finely chopped uncooked onion(s)

1 item(s), small , green variety, finely chopped uncooked bell pepper(s)

2 medium clove(s) , minced garlic clove(s)

1 tsp table salt

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 leaf/leaves bay leaf

3/4 cup(s) , long-grain, rinsed uncooked white rice

15 oz , or no salt added, with liquid canned low sodium black beans

1 cup(s) water

1 Tbsp cider vinegar

Directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-6 minutes. Add onion and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring a few times, 30 seconds. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, bay leaf and rice.

When rice is coated with oil, add beans and their liquid, water and vinegar; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed, 20-30 minutes.

Remove pot from heat; cover and let sit 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

4 smart points